Aberdeen: Movie tickets for blood

July 18, 2008

United Blood Services and Carmike Cinema will be giving away a movie ticket to anyone who donates at a blood drive today. UBS will have its bloodmobile outside the cinema at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be given away while supplies last. UBS is working to sustain the blood supply during the summer season. Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha, a donor recruitment representative, said the summer months tend to be slow for donations. "We are doing all we can to make sure donations continue to come in," Pillatzki-Warzeha said in a release. "Blood has a shelf-life of only 42 days, so if a season is slow, 42 days from that date could end in a critical shortage. That is what we are trying to prevent." To donate blood, volunteers must be at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. To make an appointment, go to www.blood hero.com and enter sponsor code "carmikeaberdeen." Willing donors can also call (605) 225-7732 or show up today at the event. "This is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn't donated before to give it a try," said Dessie Baxter, donor recruitment manager. "We are really excited to see first-time donors take advantage of this fun way to donate, as well as regular donors. Just look for our blood mobile parked outside of Carmike Cinema. You can't miss it." Reporter Emily Arthur-Richardt; (605) 622-2314 or 1-800-925-4100 ext. 314; earthur@aberdeen news.com Xthis is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. This is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. this is the top region story. Reporter